Father's Day gift idea
Better than socks:a story where Dad saves the day.
Dad as a space explorer, a dragon tamer, or the only person who can put up the tent. The kids write it, we draw it, and Dad pretends he isn't a little bit emotional.
Your first story is free. No card needed.
To Dad
Happy Father's Day! In our story you finally get the tent up. Eventually.
Love, Leo and Mia
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Story ideas to get you started
Use one of these, change it, or dream up your own. You choose who plays each part.
The Tent That Wouldn't Go Up
Dad says it'll take five minutes. Six hours later, the tent has other ideas.
- Dad as the expert camper
- The kids as the helpers
Dad and the Cardboard Rocket
A cardboard box in the garden really does blast off, and Dad has to talk them home.
- Dad as mission control
- Your child as the astronaut
The World's Worst Dad Jokes
Dad's terrible jokes are the only thing that can defeat the grumpy giant.
- Dad as the comedian
- The family as the groaning audience
Or pick a ready-made story
Choose who plays each part and we tell the story with your family in it. No writing needed.
How it works
- 1
Add the faces
A photo of each person, or describe them and we invent a character.
- 2
Write or pick a story
Plan your own adventure with Story Helper, or choose a ready-made one.
- 3
Every page illustrated
Each scene is drawn with your people in it.
- 4
Give it
Print a gift card with a QR code, print the book, or send a link.
Why it makes a lovely gift
- A gift that's actually from the kids
- Funny enough to read aloud at Sunday breakfast
- Ready in an afternoon, no shipping
Your first story is free
One Story Token makes one whole illustrated story: the writing, every picture, a printable PDF and a gift card.
One story
$2.99
1 Story Token
5 stories
$9.99
Enough for everyone on your list
Your family’s photos are safe with us
Photos stay private
A photo is only used to draw that person as a character. Shared stories show the drawing, never the photo.
Stories are private until you share
A shared story must pass a safety check first, and you can stop sharing whenever you like.
Delete it all
Delete your account and your photos, pictures and stories are deleted with it.
Who makes the pictures
Pictures and words are made by AI from OpenAI and Google. CreateStories.app does not train AI on your photos or stories.
Only add a photo of someone who is happy to be in the story. For other people’s children, ask their parent first. Read our privacy policy
Questions
Can grandpas be in it too?
Of course. Add as many family members as you like and give each one a part.
How much does it cost?
Your first story is free. After that, one story is $2.99, or $9.99 for five. No subscription.
Is it safe for children?
Story Helper is made for ages 7–13 and keeps everything gentle and age-appropriate. Stories are private unless you choose to share them, and uploaded photos are never shown to anyone else.